MediaTek MT6577T | Apple A12X Bionic | |
CPU comparisonMediaTek MT6577T or Apple A12X Bionic - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The MediaTek MT6577T has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.20 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 0 memory channels. The MediaTek MT6577T was released in 2012. The Apple A12X Bionic has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.49 GHz. The CPU supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Apple A12X Bionic was released in Q3/2018. |
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Mediatek MT-Serie (72) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
MediaTek MT65xx A9 (7) | CPU group | Apple A12/A12X/A12Z (3) |
1 | Generation | 12 |
Cortex-A9 | Architecture | A12 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A10X Fusion |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe MediaTek MT6577T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the MediaTek MT6577T is 1.20 GHz while the Apple A12X Bionic has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Apple A12X Bionic is at 2.49 GHz. |
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MediaTek MT6577T | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.20 GHz 2x Cortex-A9 |
A-Core | 2.49 GHz 4x Vortex |
-- | B-Core | 1.59 GHz 4x Tempest |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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MediaTek MT6577T | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 8 Neural cores @ 5 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The MediaTek MT6577T or Apple A12X Bionic has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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PowerVR SGX531 | GPU | Apple A12X |
0.52 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.13 GHz |
0.52 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
65nm | Technology | 7 nm |
1 | Max. displays | 1 |
1 | Compute units | 28 |
-- | Shader | 448 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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PowerVR SGX531 | GPU | Apple A12X |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe MediaTek MT6577T can use up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is --. The Apple A12X Bionic supports up to 6 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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MediaTek MT6577T | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
LPDDR2 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
Max. Memory | 6 GB | |
0 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
-- | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the MediaTek MT6577T is --, while the Apple A12X Bionic has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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MediaTek MT6577T | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe MediaTek MT6577T is manufactured in 40 nm and has 0.00 MB cache. The Apple A12X Bionic is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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MediaTek MT6577T | Characteristic | Apple A12X Bionic |
40 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv7-A (32 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | iOS |
2012 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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MediaTek MT6577T
PowerVR SGX531 @ 0.52 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
Apple A12X @ 1.13 GHz |
MediaTek MT6577T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT6577T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT6577T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT6577T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT6577T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT6577T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT6577T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT6577T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
MediaTek MT6577T
2C 2T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Apple A12X Bionic
8C 8T @ 2.49 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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MediaTek MT6577T | Apple A12X Bionic |
Unknown | Apple iPad Pro 2018 |